Is plasma dead?

"The hell it is", say Tim Alessi (LG Electronics USA), Bob Perry (Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company) and John Revie (Samsung Electronics USA). Here are some extracts from the main article at HD Guru:

"In 2009, we estimate that plasma will account for more than 40 percent of the 50-inch and larger screen size sales. That unit volume will probably continue for at least the next 3 ~ 4 years."

"We clearly see in the industry numbers that LCD growth, particularly in the US market, has leveled off, and it’s growth rate is slower than the growth rate of PDP. [...] We expect this trend to continue. We expect larger PDP televisions to be marketed, and we expect to see continued improvements in cost effectiveness, particularly in larger screen sizes."

"Plasma is an important part of the Flat Panel industry, representing approximately 30% of the 40”+ market and 50% of the 50”+ market. Plasma TVs provide the consumer great picture performance and value."